We all know that plants turn sunshine into energy via photosynthesis, but did you know that humans can metabolize light, too? It's true. Though most studies have focused on how sunlight helps us synthesize vitamin D in our skin, emerging research suggests that it may have health benefits that are totally separate from vitamin D production, [...] Continue Reading
4 Benefits of Dry Brushing Your Skin & How To Do It
The first time I heard about dry brushing, all I could think was “Why are these people brushing their skin? I’m doing good to brush my teeth and change out of my yoga pants." Never would I have guessed that it would become one of my favorite wellness practices, but it absolutely is. Although it's most often recommended for increasing [...] Continue Reading
Easy Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe (Gluten-Free)
"Cook once, eat twice" is one of my favorite strategies for saving time in the kitchen. When I make a batch of a favorite recipe I'll usually double it, then use the leftovers to make extra meals throughout the week. That's the beauty of these chicken caesar wraps - they're mostly made from leftovers, which means that in addition to being [...] Continue Reading
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe (Dairy-Free, Egg-Free)
Creamy and minty with just the right amount of chocolatey goodness, this dairy-free mint chocolate chip ice cream has the smooth, rich texture of the real deal. Seriously, if you've tried dairy-free ice cream before and the texture felt too icy and thin, I think you'll love this easy recipe. I'm only temporarily dairy-free as part of [...] Continue Reading
Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
My love of homemade red chili sauce, buffalo wings, chimichurri and all things spicy is the complete opposite of my husband, who prefers rich, creamy sauces and dips. Since these buffalo stuffed sweet potatoes have both components, we both get we want. This flavor combination has been around for quite awhile, so all I’ve really done in this recipe [...] Continue Reading
How To Get Rid of Ants Naturally
It was a compliment, I'm sure, the way ants descended on my kitchen. The sticky sweet smell of homemade strawberry jam is irresistible if I do say so myself. But after watching them take an afternoon dip in my coconut oil I wasn't feeling very hospitable. I draw the line at coconut oil, y'all. It was officially an ant [...] Continue Reading
9 Benefits of Forest Bathing & How To Do It
Did you know that the discovery of aspirin can be traced back to a compound found in willow bark - salacin - which has been used for thousands of years to relieve pain? (1) Have you heard about the bark of the cinchona tree, which contains the same form of quinine that is used to treat malaria? (2) It's no secret that many trees have [...] Continue Reading
21 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas (That They’ll Actually Want)
Most of us want the little things for Mother's Day - a 24-hour period in which someone picks up after us, feeds us, and handles all the household chores while we take a nap. Basically we want to be our kids, right? Of course, if someone wants to gift us something a little extra special, too, who are we to argue with that? Personally, my mind [...] Continue Reading
